Resize image for a LinkedIn profile photo
Make a sharp profile photo at 800 × 800 px, well above LinkedIn's 400 × 400 minimum and under 8 MB.
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LinkedIn limits
| What | Official limit | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Profile photo | 400 × 400 to 7680 × 4320 px, max 8 MB | linkedin.com |
Limits verified Oct 2, 2026 against official sources.
Report an outdated limitWhy files fail on LinkedIn
LinkedIn needs profile photos of at least 400 × 400 px and under 8 MB. Small crops from group photos fall below the minimum and get rejected.
What this preset does
This preset crops a centered square at 800 × 800 px, comfortably above the minimum and sharp on any screen.
Questions
- What size should a LinkedIn profile photo be?
- Between 400 × 400 and 7680 × 4320 px, under 8 MB, as PNG or JPG.
- Why does LinkedIn reject my photo?
- Usually because it's under 400 px on a side or over 8 MB.
- What about the background image?
- Use the LinkedIn banner preset for the 1584 × 396 cover image.